Centenary
Centenary Mr. Ken Whitford, of Myponga, well known for his illustrations of the ‘Myponga School Centenary’ booklet, and also ‘The Inman Story’, has done it again. This time he has very effectively carried out the sketching in a commemorative booklet produced to mark the centenary of the Mintaro public school in the mid-north. Mr. Whitford’s sketches in no small manner help to preserve a great deal of the colourful history of the towns concerned.
Obituary M A W Mitchell
Late M. A. W. Mitchell The death occurred on December 30 of Mr. Alfred William Mitchell, of Cornhill Road, Victor Harbour (sic), in his 73rd year. Mr. Mitchell had been in ill health for a considerable time and spent many months in hospital during the past year. Born at Torrens Vale, he spent his early days there and in 1914 took up farming at Mintaro. In 1948 he retired to Victor Harbour. where his friendly disposition made him well respected throughout. He was an active member of the bowling club and took a keen interest in other local sports. Prior to the funeral at the Victor Harbour cemetery, a service was conducted by Rev. G. Culum. Present at the graveside were many northern country people. Mr. Mitchell is survived by his widow, a son, Eric, of Mintaro, and daughter, Mrs. G. Hughes, and five grandchildren.
Rostrevor Scholarships
ROSTREVOR SCHOLARSHIPS Boarding Scholarships valued at £50 per year for five years were won by Robert Gaffney (Orroroo Higher Primary), Brian McNamara (St. Joseph’s, Mintaro), and Barry Cunningham (St. Joseph’s, Georgetown). Day Pupil Scholarships valued at £10 per year for five years were won by Peter Hamilton (Good Samaritan Convent, Whyalla), Kevin Daly (Rostrevor College), and Michael Betts (Rostrevor College). Congratulations to these successful candidates and to their teachers.
Centenary of Trelawney Farm
CENTENARY OF TRELAWNEY FARM AT MINTARO. CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES LIKELY. Mr. George Sandow of “Trelawney”, St. Ives, Cornwall, born December 6th 1820, decided when he grew to manhood to immigrate to Australia with his family in the sailing vessel “Electric” on September 24th 1852. COPPER MINING AT BURRA. Being of the mining inclination, when landing in Australia, he made his way to the copper mining town of Redruth (Burra) of South Australia, the only means of transport being by bullock waggon. After a period at the mining centre the pioneer decided to take up land on the fertile flat known as Honey Suckle Flat in the upper Wakefield district about four miles south of Mintaro. Mintaro is a Spanish word meaning “resting place” where the men carting the copper ore to Port Wakefield stayed as a half-way house. FOUNDATION OF “TREWLANEY” On November 16th of the year 1854 George Sandow secured Certificate of Title 659180 Hundred of Upper Wakefield Sec. 237 from Joseph Gilbert for sum of £240 — 80 acres at the rate of £3 per acre. On the farm known as “Trelawney” was erected a solidly built stone house of six rooms which is standing to this day and now forms the centre portion of a re-modelled home. At the death of the pioneer this property came to his son, John Michael Sandow, the father of Arthur Leo Sandow and now is occupied by the fourth generation, namely John Michael Sandow the second. At the end of the War, their sons Ken and Ross, after serving in the R.A.A.F., came back and settled down on their farms. A TRIP TO ENGLAND. In 1949, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sandow, now of “St. Ives”, Glenunga, at that time at “Trelawney” Mintaro, made a trip to England and the Continent and particularly made it one of their chief interests to go to St. Ives, and look up Trelawney and any of the Sandow descendants. At the outset we found a street called Sandow Lane. The first Sandow contacted at St. Ives was the manager of the Co-operative Stores. The next one lived on a farm about 10 miles out from St. Ives, and the Sandow families at various ages had lived on the original portion of it for 700 years. They had three farms nearly joining one another, with the present generation of three sons living on them, — Milking at that time 150 cows and carrying other stock. After a cup of tea and a general chat we concluded there was definitely a relationship. Incidentally the Hotel at St. Ives “Tregenna Castle” at which we stayed had a main entrance hall measuring 183 feet by 21 feet wide and air-conditioned. THE PIONEER. Again referring to the pioneer. George Sandow, — in 1869, June 18th of the year, he transferred a building block on the corner of Section 237 for the purpose of erecting a church, to the trustees of the Bible Christian Society. He also added more 80 acre sections and his son, John Michael and the present Sandows have increased the holding of “Trelawneyy” (sic) to just under 3,000 acres. It was of grateful interest when we informed the English people over 1,000 lambs per year for ten years had been exported to England off Trelawney farm. FIRST SUPERPHOSPHATE AND SEED DRILL. If it may be stated, it is evident Sandows were rather progressive and early to seize an opportunity which appeared like a step forward. My father, (says Mr. A. L. Sandow of Glenunga) was one of the first, if not the first, to purchase the windmill for pumping water into an elevated tank for reticulation around the homestead, the first to introduce superphosphate and the seed drill in the district. The critical farmers who said it would cramp the growth of the wheat planting it in rows and spoil the ground were wrong. The next season proved the experiment to be successful in returning bags per acre instead of bushels. To bear out the convictions of the follow-on generations the number of tons of super used on Trelawney farm last year was 150 tons. FIRST TOP-DRESSING BY AEROPLANE. The present Sandow boys were the first to introduce top-dressing by aeroplane in the district. A ton of subterranean clover seed has been distributed over the property and they are still sowing it. As is easy to conclude being a farming area so original back to 1854, one can easily realise the results of super and grasses and the necessity of it. To give an illustration portion of the first Sec. 237 of 80 acres, a thirty acre paddock of lucerne was twice cut and baled last season, after which the paddock was shut up to be reaped for seed and the proceeds of the seed amounted to £1,000. WHEAT AND WOOL. With the inclusion of farming wheat, oats and barley and at the present progress of development, the number of sheep carried through the year and shorn were 4,100, using Bungaree rams and Dorset Horn when mating for export lambs. In addition a herd of 150 head of beef cattle, included in this number would be the Aberdeen Angus stud, known as “Winwara”, the ten females, due to calve, of which were purchased at the dispersal sale of the “Waratah” stud in June, 1952, from the Estate of the late A. L. Dunn of Asbourne near Strathalbyn. CELEBRATING XMAS 1954. To celebrate this Centenary Year, a family gathering is being arranged at Christmas time at “Trelawney.” The “Northen (sic) Argus” wishes the Sandow family all the best for its Christmas festivities and re-union.
Hogath Passing
HOGARTH.— On December 10, at 5 Sturt street, Grange, Doreen, beloved wife of Ronald Keith Hogarth, of Mintaro, and loving mother of Tom and John. … HOGARTH.— The Friends of Mr. RONALD KEITH HOGARTH, of Mintaro, are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late WIFE (Doreen) will Leave the Residence of her sister, Miss Dunk, 5 Sturt street, Grange, on Saturday at 10 a.m. for the Centennial Park Cemetery. F. T. ELLIOTT & SONS, Funeral Directors, Hindmarsh.
Mintaro News
MINTARO News. From our own Correspondent. The Mintaro Croquet Club celebrated their 25th. Anniversary on Thursday Nov. 18th. The President Mrs. T. E. Jacka welcomed all visitors and introduced Mrs. C. G. Puckridge of St. Peter’s, a former member and secretary of the Club, who with well chosen words declared the Lawn open. A posy was then presented to her by little Margaret Marston. The following clubs were represented — Auburn, Blyth, Burra North, Clare, Watervale, Riverton. The lovely birthday cake was presented by Mrs. Puckridge, fanned out by Mrs. Pugsley a foundation member, the cake was cut by Mrs. Lloyd, also a foundation member. During the afternoon competitions were played, the winners were:— Ladder, Mrs. Mausolf; Skittles, Mrs. Barrett; Hoops on angle, Mrs. Johnston; A trading table was in the hands of Mrs. Vin Jenner and was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. T. E. Jacka has been president since the club was formed 25 years ago.
Wedding at Seven Hills
ALDGATE GIRL WED AT SEVEN HILLS Reardon—Nottley THE marriage was solemnised of Margaret, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Reardon, of Aldgate, to Clive Nottley of Melbourne, in St. Aloysius’ Catholic Church, Seven Hills at 10 a.m. with Nuptial Mass celebrated by Rev. Father Faulkner, of Woodville (cousin of bride). The church was beautifully decorated by Altar Society at Seven Hills with white arum lillies, pink and mauve rhododendrams and sweet peas. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, and looked charming in a white brussels lace over shell pink nylon tulle frock, featuring heart shape neckline with pleated tulle inset. A very long lace train fell from her very full skirt, and the finger tip white tulle veil was held in place with a pale pink tiny head-hugging crown. She carried a white rosary and prayer book, with trailers of white ribbon and azalias. The three bridesmaids, Betty Reardon, Joan Reardon (bride’s sisters) and Merrilin Nottley (bridegrooms sister) were dressed alike in blue nylon tulle (with diamente studded bodice) ballerina length frocks, with head hugging hats of blue tulle (daintily trimmed with lily-of-the valley, blue gloves and silver shoes. They carried a white prayer book with trailing ribbons, pink carnations and pink azalias. The bridegroom was attended by Vin Nottley (best man), Gordon Haynes and Don Reardon (groomsmen). During the ceremony and signing of the register, Miss Molly Raffety, of Prospect, sang three hymns. Organiste was Miss Martha Noble of Seven Hills. As the bride left the church a horse shoe was hung on her arm by her two-year-old Godchild, John Faulkner (bride’s cousin). A reception was held in the Mintaro Institute, where 100 guests were received. The floral decorations were carried out in rhododendrans, sweet-peas and roses and pink hawthorn by Mrs Hill of Mintaro (bride’s cousin) Mr. Vin Jenner (bride’s uncle), was M.C. and the usual toasts were honored. For going away the bride chose a blue-grey faille suite (fitted) with black shoes, bag and gloves, rose pink hat and pink orchid shoulder spray. The couple motored to Adelaide and will honeymoon at American River. On their return they will take up residence at Mitcham, Victoria. The bride’s mother wore an aqua-green crepe frock with beaded bodice, black accessories and a golden rose shoulder spray. Bridegroom’s mother chose a light grey suit, black accessories and a shoulder spray of red roses. roses. (sic) Guests came from many parts of the State and four car loads from Victoria, including the bridegroom’s parents and family. The bride’s sister, Betty (1st bridesmaid) came from Geelong.
Methodist Centenary
“After 100 years” METHODIST CENTENARY AT MINTARO. (Contributed.) Yes! after 100 years of worship and praise the Methodist Church at Mintaro is still a working force in the community. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 30 and 31, the Centenary Celebrations brought many people to Mintaro in answer to invitations extended by the present church congregation and trustees. Visitors could be found in the gathering from very many parts of the State. It was estimated that over 100 attended the Saturday evening gathering at 8 p.m. An inspiring service of worship and praise set a high note for such an occasion. The service was conducted by the Rev. Clem Christopher (Chairman of the District), and the preacher was the President of the Conference, the Rev. G. S. Wellington. The address was most inspiring, and the meeting closed with the Benediction of the President. All then adjourned to the Old Church Hall, which is 100 years old — here a short program was interspersed by a report and reminiscences together with an interesting history of the Church Trust working through 100 years. The items were rendered by Mrs. Nicholls of Auburn, Mrs. Angel and Miss Fay Hean. The splendid response to the request for reminiscences kept the evening going very brightly and happily and one must add profitably, for much of that which was said was testimony to the worth and place of the church in the individaul (sic) experiences. On Sunday morning, the church was crowded to capacity and additional seats were required down the aisles. It is estimated the congregation numbered more than 250 people. Pastor Houston led the first part of the devotions, and then welcomed all including the Guest Speaker, the Rev. G. S. Wellington, who then conducted the remainder of a very wonderful service. The President spoke on the Text 1 Sam.7.12—”Hitherto hath the Lord helped Us.” He linked past with present and showed to us a real responsibility to the future, but God is with us, and what ever happens, this is best of all. Luncheon was served by the ladies at the Institute Hall, and some 275 were privileged to enjoy a wonderful repast. Civic bodies were represented by Mr. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Jenner, also we were very honored to have Mr. Quirke M.P. with us. Mr. Quirke and Mr. Jenner spoke as opportunity arose. Two notable ex-residents, notable in that they were the oldest present, Miss Priualx and Mrs. S. Torr did the honours in the ceremony of the cake, which was beautifully made by Mrs. Davis. The afternoon service was at 2.30 p.m., and again the gather ing was hard to accommodate in the fine old Mintaro Church. The afternoon Speaker was a past Minister the Rev. B. S. Howland, of “horse play” fame. He gave a very inspiring address besides which he received on behalf of the Trust a Baptismal Font, given by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sandow in memory of Mr. Sandow’s late parents. The Rev. Howland dedicated the Font in an impressive way and then Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sandow’s daughter, Helen Mary, was baptized by him from the new Font. This account however would be far from complete if it did not record the splendid way in which the Gawler Men’s Choir led our worship of praise. The choir harmony in the message of song, was a fitting expression of what we all seemed to experience in that wonderful gathering. We were all with one accord and with God — the Solo works of Mr. R. Goldsworthy and Mrs. Angel were glorious inspirations to hearts ready to praise their God. The Centenary has passed and the crowd has gone, but God is still with us — and the Future ahead of us.
Sandow Wedding
Married on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. John Sandow will live at Trelawney, Mintaro. The bride, formerly Miss Gypsey Castine, of Watervale, wore white bubble satin, with a mediaeval collar, and a slight train. Pink, white and blue flowers decorated Kent Town Methodist Church, filled little Christine Sandow’s rustic basket, and made chaplets for bridesmaids, Misses Beverley Laycock, and Joy Murdock.
Brides
Brides Miss Gypsey Castine will come from Marella, Watervale for her first city pre-wedding party tomorow (sic) night. Miss Beverley Laycock, of Westbourne Park, who will be bridesmaid when Gypsey marries Mr. John Sandow on November 6, will give the party. Miss Joy Murdoch will be another bridesmaid and Christine Sandow flower girl. Country hostesses for Gypsey were Mesdames Kenneth and Ross Sandow, at Mintaro, and Miss Margaret Jones, of Clare, who entertained last night.